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08/04/2014
Suspect Objects Made Safe In Controlled Explosion
Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspect package near the Creggan Estate in Londonderry on Monday afternoon.
A member of the public reported the package with police and army experts attending the scene.
The PSNI have confirmed that two objects were found "in a rural area".
During the security alert, a number homes in the area were evacuated.
Police say that the items have been removed for further forensic examination.
(MH/JP)
A member of the public reported the package with police and army experts attending the scene.
The PSNI have confirmed that two objects were found "in a rural area".
During the security alert, a number homes in the area were evacuated.
Police say that the items have been removed for further forensic examination.
(MH/JP)
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